Why choose between bread and dessert when you can have both? This chocolate focaccia bread combines the chewy, airy texture of focaccia with a rich cocoa base, making it a fun and unexpected addition to any meal. Serve it with fresh fruit, nut butter or a swirl of whipped cream for the ultimate sweet snack.
Chocolate Focaccia Bread
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 224 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tsp. active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. instant coffee
- 1-1/2 tsp. pink salt
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and prep 11-in baking pan or skillet with avocado oil and add parchment paper.
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In small bowl, add active dry yeast, sugar and lukewarm water. Mix and let yeast bloom for 5 minutes.
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In large bowl, sift or whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, sugar, instant coffee and optional cinnamon powder.
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Add bloomed yeast, water, avocado oil into dry ingredients and combine well to form dough. Do not knead.
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Cover and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled, then fold in chocolate chips.
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Transfer dough to greased skillet, cover and rest for 30 minutes.
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After dough rises, oil your fingers and press dimples into it. Sprinkle more semi-chocolate chips on top of the dough.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Serve warm with fresh strawberries and whipped cream or with fruit jam.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Focaccia Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 84mg4%
Potassium 168mg5%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 7IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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